Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra stated today (16) that Sri Lanka has temporarily halted sending workers to Israel and is facilitating returns via Jordan and Egypt, urging citizens to follow local safety guidelines.

It further stated that Sri Lanka is actively ensuring the safety of its citizens in the Middle East, including 20,000 in Israel and 20 in Iran, amidst escalating tensions.

Two Sri Lankans have been injured in Israel so far, receiving immediate medical attention.

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